Shakedown: Hawaii similar games & best alternatives

Shakedown: Hawaii

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Vita • 2020

Should you play it?

Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.

What works
  • Fun nostalgic gta-style gameplay
  • Great pixel art and soundtrack
  • Humorous and satirical story
  • Open world with many activities
  • Property management adds depth
Things to keep in mind
  • Game is too easy with low challenge
  • Some repetitive missions and tasks
  • Short overall length
  • Limited character uniqueness
  • Controversial epic exclusivity

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Shakedown: Hawaii: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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